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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 298.30 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 298.30 and 153.38 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 298.30 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/298.30 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 298.30 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 45,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753.25/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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